St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-07-19
A WARM WELCOME
Given the President by Emp re
State Friends.
The Reception at CazenOvia--Mrs.
CIeVeland's Present.

UTICA, N. Y, July 13.-The presi-
dental party reached Utica from For
estport in Gen. Z. G. Priests private
coach at 9:45 o'clock this morning.
Secretary Fairchild and wife accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland.
Supt. Priest took charge of the train
on the New York Central road.
At1O:3O O'Clock the party passed through
Rome. 1t was not generally known at
what time they would arrive there, con-
SeQuently there was not over $50 people
at the depot. The party passed through
Oneida at 10:43. Long before the train
arrived large crowds had collected in
front of the Allen house awaiting the
arrival. The Oneida battery fired two
minute guns as the presidential party
left Utica, which resulted in filling all
the available ground in front of the
hotel. The presidents car drew up just
as the 1926 train was passing out. The
crowd surged around the rear end of
the car and greeted the president with
loud cheers as he and his wife appeared
on the back platform. Then followed five
minutes of most enthusiastic hand-shak-
ing. Every one crowded to reach the
outstretcned hand of the president. Mr..
Cleveland had a pleasant smile and
grasp for all within reach, while Mrs.
Cleveland stood i'll the doorway and
smiled and nodded pleasantly to the
ladies. Just before the train started an
old lady, who was trying vainly to get
to the president, was noticed by him.
LET that old lady come up he said to
several men who were standing In her
way. The lady's face was flushed with
pleasure at his kindness, and she shook
his hand heartily. The president and
his party was again enthusiastically
cheered as the car moved OH.
SYRACUSE, n. Y. July 1S.-The Spe-
cial train with the presidential party ar
rived at CanOstO at II O'Clock. Two
thousand people had gathered and were
awaiting the distinguished party at the
depot. This and other buildings were
pr0fusely decorated with bunting.
When the train came to a Standstill
Postmaster Barlow introduced Mr..
Cleveland to the people, and an in
formal reception took place. Five hun
dred people shook hands with the pres
ident, Mrs Cleveland standing in the
doorway of the car acknowledging the
salutatiOnS. At 11:15 the train left for
CaZenOvia.
CAZENOvIA, n. Y, July 1S.-The
presidential party reached here at IL SO
a. III. No special incident occurred on
the ride of twelve miles from Canastota.
The reception was hearty. a process
sion was formed and escorted the party
to Mrs. Lincklaen'S residence. which is
also the summer home of Secretary
Fairchild, her sOn-in-law. The town
was everywhere gaily decorated with
the national cOlOrS. The place never
before saw such crowds of people. AT 3
p. IN. the president and Mrs. Cleveland
received the trustees of the village and
a few friends. At 4 o'clock a general
reception began at the Lincklaen's man
sion. The attendance was large and
represented the immediate locality,
adjacent towns and city of Syra-
cuSe, from which special trains
came. Volunteers from KnOwlton
post, G. A. r., acted as ushers. The
party dined at the residence of Sidney
|. Fairchild, father of the secretary; On
the way hither from CanOStOta Mrs.
Roscoe Conkling sent basket of
flowers, which was presented to Mrs.
Cleveland. During the two hours that
the reception lasted more than 1000
persons shook hands with the president
and his wife. The throng included peO-
pie of high and low degree and chill
dren. Every one received firm shake
of the hand from the president and
smile from Mrs Cleveland. Before the
doors were opened to the general pnblic
CaZenovia's leading citizens paid their
respects to the president and his wife.
They were followed by the members of
KnOwltOn post, G. A. r., in a body,
who were very cordially received.
There were persons present from
the adjoining counties of Oneida
ChenangO, OSwegO and Onondago.
Syracuse was largely represented by
prominent Democrats and their wives.
Mrs. Cleveland was presented with
solid Oaken box. silver mounted, con-
tanning teacup and saucer. one of
breakfast set used by George Washing
ton. The box was made from the wood
of white oak tree under which the
first settler of CaZenOvia pitched his
tent. The gift was from Miss Lizzie
Murray Ledyard. Mrs. Cleveland wore
light blue silk dress with white null
OverdreSS embroidered in dots
of blue. Her hair was dressed
pOmpadour front, with three puffs.' The
President and Mrs. Cleveland and Sec
retary and Mrs. Fairchild dined with
Mrs. Linklaen at 7:30 p. M, and at $50
D. IN. were driven to the Owayhena Boat
club house, on the shore of the lake,
where they witnessed the pyrotechnic
display and illuminationS. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleveland will spend the night at the
house of S. +. Fairchild, father of Sec
retary Fairchild. They will go by car
riage in the morning to Fayetteville. the
presidents former home, where a receD-